Many people help with tree cleanup after storms pass through. Some are citizen volunteers, and others are private and public sector workers who may or may not have experience with chainsaws. This presentation covers the information every chainsaw operator needs to know before turning on the saw. Topics include personal protective equipment, the five essential safety features of a chainsaw, safe carry, safe start, insect pests, site inspection, and electrical/electrocution hazards. Authors include E.M. Bauske, W. Williams, H. Kolich, J. Fuder, and A. Martinez-Espinoza.
Status and Revision History
Published on May 04, 2020
Published with Full Review on May 15, 2023
Faculty
Alfredo Martinez
Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist-Turfgrass, Small Grains, Non-Legume Forages,
Plant Pathology
Ellen M. Bauske
Senior Public Service Associate,
Plant Pathology
Heather Kolich
County Extension Coordinator/ANR Agent,
Northwest District
Josh Fuder
ANR Agent,
Northwest District